AccountAnalyzer welcome to the boards, I am really glad to see these post have helped you.
Basically I got a repeat of what everone else has said, and then something original.
First, before all else you need to be in the position where you are able to pay all your bills in full every month. You said the gas was paid, and electric soon. Do all you can to keep these paid off from here on out.
Second, you do not have to spend money to have FUN. Or atleast not alot of it. You mentioned in one spot about shopping for DVD's. Let me suggest you only buy used. Any video game or movie store has a used section usually for half the price or less than that of new.
Third, if you don't want to cancel the cable, fine, but look at the package you are paying for. Figure out how much of it you actually watch. What can you do with out? Try to cut back from the platinum package to atleast the gold if not the silver package. Cut out the HBO or ShowTime.
Also, have you considered a second job? Maybe just on the weekends, or three nights out of the week. Delivering pizza, waitor, anything to earn you some additional income?
Lastly please consider this. For the past 3 years I have been with out cable television. NO I do not suggest that for everyone. Additionaly I have had the same television since I was 10. I would watch DVD or play games on it. but no cable television. The color is gone but it worked great. I have put myself in a position where this past week I was able to splurge and buy a new 42" LCD TV.
My point is this, I put that particualr bit of FUN aside for a VERY long time, but it has finally REALLY paid off. I wish you the best of luck! Let us know if you hit your goal.
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